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Hurricane sandy aftermath

9K views 101 replies 47 participants last post by  Becky Chittenden 
#1 ·
Hi friends here!
It is with deep sadness that I write this to inform you that Mossimo myself and DH were severely affected by hurricane sandy. We had to evacuate in the middle of the night as water started flooding into the apartment from all areas. Over 4feet of water came in and we have lost everything. Furniture appliances photos beds everything is gone. we had to evacuate all I could think about was keeping Mossimo safe it was the scariest feeling in my life. We packed him in his crate and walked out into waist high water to get to safety. As you all know Mossimo is only 12 weeks old and we bought him every chew, toy sweeker imaginable, now; it's all gone. Washed away into the sea. We are alive and safe and I keep telling myself that as we work through the destruction. We are asking family and Friends to send love, light and prayers our way ! We need'em!
 
#27 ·
putting together a package right now!! Sadly, we are in California so it will probably take a long time to get to you, but I am thankful FOOD is already on it's way (THANK YOU Lorainne and Beau!)
Please let me know of anything specific you or Mossimo needs!!! We are a family and want to help as much as we can!!
 
#28 ·
I'm so very sorry to hear this happened to you, I too feel like we know each other somehow (shopping unites us girls, doesnt it?) I am just relieved to hear that you are all ok, it is everyone's fear that their pups are in danger. Care package for Mo is on it's way....thank goodness for Amazon! You should be receiving it Thursday 11/08, PM me if you don't. Take care and hug you husband & hairy son :)
 
#30 ·
Again, I am brought to tears by the overwhelming response from all of you. I cannot even begin to put Into words what your genorosity and kindness means to our family. I want to thank everyone of you from the bottom of my heart. We really are like a family and I cannot wait to get back into some sort of normal routine so I can get back to posting on this forum again. ( I am happy to say Mossimo has not ate his poop since I started adding pumpkin into it) for those that have asked what we need, I can't even wrap my head around where we need to begin but I am thinking gift cards to target, kohls? We will not be going back to our apartment and need to start from square one. Hey we only moved in together less than a year ago, so we survived that, plus the hurricane, pretty good couple right? Again, each and everyone of you have touched my heart more than you will ever know
 
#32 ·
can you please private message me your email address? Are you able to access email and a printer right now? If not, how about your cell phone number. I am getting out a target card for you and it can be sent over email or mobile phone.
 
#33 ·
I am very saddened by your news. I can not even imagine how terrified you must have been! As has been said by others you all three got out safely and thank goodness for family so you had somewhere to go. I am thinking of you and hoping for brighter days ahead. Thanks for posting an address...starting over after losing everything is very different then starting a life with someone. Hugs
 
#36 ·
I have not checked the actual forum board for a few days now. I was so very sad to see your news but at the same time very happy that the 3 of you made it out alive and intact. I know the night of the storm I was getting all ready and trying to figure what of Teds to bring if we needed to evacuate! Just the thought of that scared the crap out of me. How brave and lucky you were to get out safely. Ted and I sure send our love and prayers to you. Glad to see your food was sent as I dont think I could have sent it over the border. When you get a new place tell us what you still need and I will be sure to try and order it through amazon for you!:grouphug:
 
#40 ·
Linda, I did send one last night through email. It is easy on Target to send via email. I will give you her email when I see you if you want to send one. I would be donating to help strangers in this, so I am happy to help someone I have a connection with.
 
#45 ·
Gotta love Amazon! My favorite place to shop!

Ill send you a gift card later today! Karen already sent hers. Was going to send some beds and dog items but not sure how or where to ship in bulk....with 3 dogs I have a lot of supplies!

Hang in there! Help is on the way:)
 
#100 · (Edited)
Omg, Lauren, I have most of Bob's wee wee pads! I can try to get them to you. I bought a bag of 50 and probaby still have 45 of them. He took to bell training at Mossimo's age, so I only needed the pads for about two weeks.

I sent you a PM a few days ago when I heard about what happened to you. I'm so sorry this happened, and Mossimo's half brother Bobby sends his love and concern, as do I. I'll read further before sending the pads to see if somebody already took care of that, but I have plenty.

Beyond that, what could YOU use? I see Mossi is very well taken care of, but what might we be able to help you and Vinnie with for yourselves?
 
#47 ·
I'm going to pick up some gift cards and get them out as well. The devastation is just horrible to see. We in upstate NY were really preparing for this storm, too, but it seemed to kind of veer off and just missed us. Some people were hit fairly hard, but I guess we got lucky this year. Many around here have just started getting back on their feet from storm Irene last year.
Is there a PetSmart or Petco you can go to nearby? Wondering if gift cards there would help?
 
#49 ·
Lauren,
I am just so glad that you, hubby and Massimo are now safe, but am just so sorry for your losses! Us East Coasters will all continue to be strong and we will make it!!!!

I am unable to get to a target - but might be able to get to a Kohl's this week to send you a card. I also have lots of things that I am happy to send to you guys for MOssimo - do you need an interceptor for him for the next month?? I have one of the small ones for Laila and am happy to send one to you if you need it!

Please private message me to let me know when/where you guys think you will end up. I might have HOme items that I can get to you easily.

We are praying for you but know that you guys are strong, and will get through this.

Please let me know if you can uses the interceptor!

Laurie
 
#52 ·
You are experiencing what most of us will never know. To have dreams and plans gone overnight can be (and I'm sure, is) overwhelming. It would be very easy to sit and not go on--but then you'd stay in that physical and emotional nightmare. You will move on and you will once again have dreams and plans and a place to call home.

We need roots and tradition and hope and by going on, you will have that and I know you will cherish even more those things. Don't try to grab hold of tomorrow--grab hold of what changes and improvements you can make today. Each day will bring gain.

When we lost our only son, we learned to go on and by God's grace, we can now help others going through pain and loss of life, or hope, or dreams, or material things. Life does go on; you will again laugh and have joy. Embrace what you have and know that life is such a precious gift.
 
#53 ·
My husband went out with some other church volunteers yesterday to help out in Little Ferry NJ. I had to stay home with our four yr olds as it would not be safe for them to be there. The devastation he described sounds like a third world country. That area had 6-8 feet of water. Volunteers helped stack people's ruined belongings out onto the sides piled about 8 ft high and also rip out sheetrock to prevent mold. Entire houses moved off their foundations and tossed down the street. People wandering the streets, visibly had not showered or brushed their teeth in 6 days. No FEMA or Red Cross. Only one square meal a day. Temperatures plummeting. As of yesterday the only people that have been really reaching out in that area were some military personnel at first in boats to rescue people and I think he said some Baptists were going around dropping off hot meals, and also my husband and his group, Mormons. I feel sick to my stomach when I think of all those people out in the elements, guarding their properties from looters, basically camping in November with little supplies. And also there is a small Indian pocket there but they don't eat meat so then they can't have most of the hot meals. It's horrible.
 
#54 ·
Are all our members accounted for now?

The devastation in the tri-state area is horrifying! It is very scary to see hurricanes making their way up here, the saddest thing is that Sandy may not be the last one. I am affraid we will continue to see these types of disasters more often as the weather shifts.
Lauren, I am glad to hear that you were able to get out, eventhougth you lost everything, life is much more precious. Keep letting us know what you need right now, we'll do what we can to help!
 
#58 ·
Are all our members accounted for now?
PJewel (Geri) one of the moderators, has had a rough week after the storm, so keep her in your thoughts and prayers as well.

This community never ceases to impress me with how big everyone's heart is here, the haters don't even know what a great group they are missing out on :group hug:

Lauren, I don't have any of that food here but I can probably go find it locally if someone hasn't already. I certainly have a ton of toys that are new or like new and will send some out to you as well. So sorry to hear how hard this storm hit you and your family :( *hugs*

Kara
 
#55 ·
I am so sorry Lauren! Glad you are all safe. I just got my power back so I am just seeing this now. I would like to send whatever is most helpful to you, not sure what has already been sent. I can order a bag of his food to be sent to your moms or a gift card-you can PM me your email if the gift cards are more helpful.

Hugs to you, your husband and sweet Mossimo.
 
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